Antonyms for squirm

Grammar : Verb

Spell : skwurm

Phonetic Transcription : skwɜrm

Definition of squirm

Origin : 1690s, originally referring to eels, of unknown origin; sometimes associated with worm or swarm, but perhaps rather imitative. Related: Squirmed; squirming.

verb wiggle, fidget

Example sentences :

Then it will be our friend the Financial Field's turn to squirm!
Extract from : « A Woman Intervenes » by Robert Barr

I wanted to tell you and have the fun of watchin' you squirm.
Extract from : « Shavings » by Joseph C. Lincoln

The animal continued to squirm but did not offer to come nearer.
Extract from : « The Hound From The North » by Ridgwell Cullum

I tell you I wanted to see him squirm for the honour of the craft.
Extract from : « Lord Jim » by Joseph Conrad

And say, maybe Her Stoutness didn't enjoy watchin' us squirm.
Extract from : « Shorty McCabe » by Sewell Ford

Never knew I had a conscience that could make me squirm so much.
Extract from : « Rival Pitchers of Oakdale » by Morgan Scott

The boy became all limbs trying to squirm down from his father's shoulders.
Extract from : « Martian V.F.W. » by G.L. Vandenburg

And for her part she was prepared to take it, damp or clammy as it might be, without a squirm.
Extract from : « Elsie Marley, Honey » by Joslyn Gray

Course that gets a squirm out of him, like I hoped it would.
Extract from : « Torchy, Private Sec. » by Sewell Ford

He had to shorten his stride in taking it, which made him squirm more than usual.
Extract from : « The Chronicles of a Gay Gordon » by Jos Maria Gordon

Synonyms for squirm

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